Southern Dalmatia: (Trogir, Split, Makarska Riviera, Dubrovnik)
Southern Dalmatia stretches from Trogir to Dubrovnik. Trogir is a delightful coastal town. The historic old area sits on a small island that's connected to the mainland by a bridge with a 17th-century archway, while modern Trogir is situated on the mainland. Small, detached houses in the suburbs with sea views start at around £75,000, although cheaper renovation projects are available.
Split, Croatia's lively second city, has a busy ferry terminal where thousands strike off for the region's wealth of beautiful islands. The main area of interest is the old town by the harbor, with its palace, cathedral and waterfront street cafes, bars and restaurants. Small suburban homes start at around £80,000, although, like Trogir, there's a wealth of renovation projects.
Further south, the Makarska Riviera region encompasses a few resorts and a string of decent pebbled beaches. Makarska itself is the most boisterous spot and attracts a lot of package tourists in the summer season. A one-bedroom apartment with sea views here costs around £50,000.
At the southern tip of Dalmatia lies the magnificent walled city of Dubrovnik. Although many of its historic buildings were destroyed in the war in 1991-92, they've been restored superbly. You can get a decent three-bed flat with sea views for around £70,000 here.
The tourist season lasts from June to September.
Rentals are guaranteed during Dubrovnik's summer festival, between
mid-July and August. Outside Dubrovnik, visitor numbers are slowly
rising, meaning a steady rise in rental prices. On average, a two-bedroom
apartment in Dubrovnik rents for Kn2,580 (£215) per week, while
a villa rents for Kn 3,300 (£275) per week.
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